Navy Motels
The following services are only available to Navy employees and their immediate families.
There are two accomodation options available for Navy personnel. During periods of heavy demand a ballot system is used to ensure fairness in allocation.
In addition to the motels listed below, the Navy has purchased land in Mount Maunganui for building new motels.
For other queries, you can contact us online at Motels and Amenities.
Takitimu Lodge is made up of four 3 double bedroom apartments each with an internal access double garage. These are completely self-contained with all the comforts of your own home (and more). The lodge is located directly behind the main shopping...
The Arawa Lodge is made up of four 3 double bedroom apartments with a double garage. They are situated 2.5km from Taupo CBD, and a 5 minute walk to the nearest dairy and takeaway shop.
The fishing hut at Duchess Pool, Turangi, is administered by the Motels and Amenities Office, HMNZS PHILOMEL, and is available to all RNZN personnel, their friends and family, former RNZN personnel, RNZNVR personnel, other Defence personnel and...